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Providence, RI · standard

ZIP Code 02904

Providence County, Rhode Island - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,359
2,172/sq mi
$67,003
Median income
$339,900
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Providence pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
2,172
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02904 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, with 29,359 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 2,172 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02904 reports a modest median household income of $67,003 (35% below the Rhode Island average), while per-capita income is $38,842. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $339,900 for a typical home value (26% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,289 a month; 51.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Providence County, letting you compare 02904 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Providence, RI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02904.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02904, Providence, RI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,359

Population

13.5

Area (sq mi)

2,172

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 02904?

38.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,003

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$38,842

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02904 ranks nationally

Providence, RI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,003 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,503

Total Housing Units

13,686

Occupied Units

817

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.7%
Renter 48.3%

$339,900

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,289

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02904 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 198
2021 +16.9% 231
2022 +12.6% 260
2023 +8.0% 281
2024 +14.8% 323

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 830 business establishments in ZIP 02904, employing approximately 14,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $737,383,000.

830

Businesses

14,147

Employees

$737.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 126 15.2%
Retail trade 124 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 98 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 94 11.3%
Construction 73 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 36 4.3%
Finance and insurance 34 4.1%
Wholesale trade 30 3.6%
Manufacturing 23 2.8%
Information 14 1.7%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02904 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02904 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02908 Providence, RI 37,467 1.5 mi
02911 North Providence, RI 15,574 2.0 mi
02909 Providence, RI 43,540 2.9 mi
02860 Pawtucket, RI 45,199 2.5 mi
02865 Lincoln, RI 16,951 3.7 mi
02906 Providence, RI 28,387 2.8 mi
02912 Providence, RI 1,370 2.9 mi
02903 Providence, RI 10,780 3.2 mi
02863 Central Falls, RI 19,385 3.0 mi
02907 Providence, RI 27,445 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Providence County

02860 standard
Pawtucket, RI
Pop: 45,199
02909 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 43,540
02895 standard
Woonsocket, RI
Pop: 41,186
02920 standard
Cranston, RI
Pop: 37,547
02908 standard
Providence, RI
Pop: 37,467
02864 standard
Cumberland, RI
Pop: 33,396

Related Areas

Providence County Providence, RI Rhode Island

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02904 in? ▼
ZIP code 02904 (Providence) is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Providence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/providence-ri.
What is the population of ZIP code 02904? ▼
ZIP code 02904 in Providence, RI has a population of 29,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02904? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02904 is $67,003, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02904? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02904 is $339,900, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02904? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02904 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02904? ▼
ZIP code 02904 has 830 business establishments employing approximately 14,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02904? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02904 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Retail trade (124), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02904? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02904 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02904? ▼
In ZIP code 02904, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02904? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02904 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02904? ▼
In ZIP code 02904, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02904? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02904 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.